August weather forecast
New York, USA

August in New York State, much like July, represents the culmination of summer's intensity. It often vies with July for the designation of the year's hottest month. However, as August progresses, the initial hints of the approaching autumn become discernible, especially in the latter part of the month.

Upstate regions, particularly those encompassing the Appalachian and Adirondack Mountains, usually experience temperatures from 63°F to 83°F. Thunderstorms, occasionally accompanied by heavy rainfall, are prevalent during this month. These storms, coupled with the fading summer warmth, contribute to the lush green landscapes that dominate the state.

In contrast, downstate New York, which includes the Greater New York Metropolitan Area and Long Island, tends to see temperatures ranging between 68°F and 88°F. New York City, with its dense urban architecture, continues to exhibit the urban heat island effect, which can cause temperatures to linger at higher levels, particularly during nighttime.

When juxtaposed with July's relentless heat, August offers a nuanced blend of peak summer warmth with the subtlest preludes of the forthcoming fall. While the early part of August often mirrors the conditions of late July, the month's concluding days provide a gentle reminder of the impending autumn. Activities like outdoor dining, beach visits, and festivals are still in full swing, but as August winds down, there's a palpable shift in the air, gently steering the state towards the cooler embrace of September.

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• New York - August »
  The month with the warmest seawater in New York is August, with an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F. August is the month with the warmest seawater in New York with an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F.
• Buffalo - August »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Buffalo is August, with an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F. August is the month with the warmest seawater in Buffalo with an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F.
• Rochester - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Rochester with an average ocean temperature of 73°F. With an average ocean temperature of 73°F, August is the month with the warmest seawater in Rochester.
• Yonkers - August »
  The least humid month in Yonkers is August, with an average relative humidity of 69%. In Yonkers during August, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" of precipitation.
• Syracuse - August »
  On the first day of August in Syracuse sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. In Syracuse in August, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 1.46" of accumulated precipitation.
• Albany - August »
  On the first day of August in Albany sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. In Albany in August, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.64" of accumulated precipitation.
• New Rochelle - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 70%, August is the least humid month in New Rochelle. In New Rochelle, during August, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" of precipitation.
• Mount Vernon - August »
  The least humid month in Mount Vernon is August, with an average relative humidity of 69%. During the month of August, Mount Vernon experiences a steady low-temperature average of 68.9°F.
• Schenectady - August »
  In Schenectady, New York, in August, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 2.4" of accumulated precipitation. Schenectady experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.2°F in August, subtly different from July's 81.3°F.
• Utica - August »
  In August, in Utica the rain falls for 17.9 days. On the first day of August in Utica, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:23 pm.
• White Plains - August »
  April and August, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months in White Plains, New York. On the first day of August in White Plains, New York, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:11 pm.
• Hempstead - August »
  On the first day of August in Hempstead, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. Weeks away from autumn, August in Hempstead continues to maintain high summer temperatures although marginally lower compared to July’s average.